Articles by Alex Baird
Colac netballer crowned GFNL’s best
Colac Tigers officials say Eliza Cahill reached another level this year on her way to being crowned joint-winner of Geelong netball’s A Grade league best-and-fairest, after the club farewelled two genuine stars.
Abbey dedicates flag to Colac netball legend
Premiership netballer Abbey Hayes would have loved one final piece of advice from her late Nana entering Saturday’s C Grade decider with Colac Imperials.
Siblings shine bright on grand final stage
While they had mixed outcomes in their grand finals, talented Colac siblings Ellinor and Ingemar Borrack achieved a rare double in footy and netball.
Next gen on track for stardom
Two famous names in Colac district netball were prominent once again on grand final day.
Bombers coach steps down
Assisting the Colac Kookas men’s basketball side and a potential new role in netball are set to keep Dave Boyce busy after announcing he has stepped down as coach of Irrewarra-Beeac.
South’s young leaders step up on the big stage
South Colac co-coaches Britttany and Janelle Monaghan say their leaders stood up in the last quarter to secure the club its first flag in the 17-and-under ranks since they featured in the competition 11 years ago.
Memorable day for Bombers mum
Of the 12 premierships Irrewarra-Beeac legend Renee Hall has won with the Bombers, her latest could be hard to top.
Midcourter’s legend grows after big day out
Just when Chelsea Hillman’s status in Colac district netball couldn’t grow much more, the champion midcourter delivered once again on the big stage to land Alvie a flag and pick up her first Rebecca Finn Medal.